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Daphne C. Watkins is the Letha Chadiha Collegiate Professor and University Diversity Social Transformation Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She specializes in behavioral interventions for historically underrepresented groups, mixed methods approaches in research contexts, and social impact leadership in organizational management. Over her decades-long career, she has developed deep expertise in research design, community collaboration, and systems thinking. Her strategic leadership reflects an evolution from individual-level interventions to organizational systems-level leadership development. As a leader and community practitioner, Watkins is dedicated to building organizational capacity and developing tools and systems that activate positive outcomes for communities. She serves as the founding director of the Gender Health Research Lab and the Young Black Men, Masculinities, Mental Health Project, focusing on leveraging technology to provide education and support for young Black men. Additionally, she teaches graduate-level courses on research methods and social impact leadership. Her research interests include behavioral interventions, leadership development, and innovations for social impact, especially concerning underrepresented groups.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Focuses on equity and social justice initiatives in the field of social work.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Recognized for contributions to education and mentorship in social work.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science